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Puerto Rico: Yams Market 2025

Yams Market Size in Puerto Rico

The Puerto Rican yams market totaled $X in 2021, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a pronounced setback. Puerto Rico consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Yams Production in Puerto Rico

In value terms, yams production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Puerto Rico production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of yams in Puerto Rico dropped to X tons per ha in 2021, standing approx. at 2020. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 6.5%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the yams yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the total area harvested in terms of yams production in Puerto Rico amounted to X ha, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area saw a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the harvested area increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to yams production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Yams Exports

Exports by Country

In 2021, Ghana (X tons) represented the key exporter of yams, generating 26% of total exports. The United States (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Jamaica (X tons), Colombia (X tons), China (X tons), Costa Rica (X tons), India (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Japan (X tons). All these countries together took near 59% share of total exports.

Exports from Ghana increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Brazil (+67.6%), Colombia (+19.5%), India (+11.5%), China (+8.0%), Japan (+5.2%), Jamaica (+4.4%) and the United States (+4.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Brazil emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +67.6% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Costa Rica (-6.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of India (+6.1 p.p.), Colombia (+4.9 p.p.) and Brazil (+4.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2021, the share of Jamaica (-2.4 p.p.), the United States (-2.8 p.p.) and Costa Rica (-16.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Ghana ($X), Jamaica ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for 52% of total exports. These countries were followed by China, Japan, Costa Rica, Colombia, Brazil and India, which together accounted for a further 37%.

Brazil, with a CAGR of +64.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Yams Imports

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons), distantly followed by China (X tons), Canada (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the largest importers of yams, together creating 67% of total imports. The following importers - the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons), France (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) - together made up 24% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by South Africa (with a CAGR of +42.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported yams into Puerto Rico, comprising 40% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with an 18% share of global imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States totaled +3.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Canada (+8.4% per year) and the UK (+2.4% per year).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for yams in the world?

Nigeria constituted the country with the largest volume of yams consumption, accounting for 67% of total volume. Moreover, yams consumption in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Ghana, sixfold. Cote d'Ivoire ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 10% share.

What are the largest producers of yams in the world?

Nigeria constituted the country with the largest volume of yams production, accounting for 67% of total volume. Moreover, yams production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Ghana, sixfold. Cote d'Ivoire ranked third in terms of total production with a 10% share.

What are the leading suppliers of yams to Puerto Rico?

In value terms, the U.S. constitutes the largest market for imported yams into Puerto Rico, comprising 44% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Canada, with a 18% share of global imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 7.2% share.

What are the leading importers of yams from Puerto Rico?

In value terms, the largest yams supplying countries from Puerto Rico were Jamaica, Ghana and the U.S., together comprising 54% of total exports. Japan, China, Costa Rica, Colombia, Brazil and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

What is the average export price for yams in Puerto Rico?

In 2020, the yams export price in Puerto Rico amounted to $0 per ton, remaining constant against the previous year.

What is the average import price for yams in Puerto Rico?

In 2020, the yams import price in Puerto Rico amounted to $0 per ton, flattening at the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the yams market in Puerto Rico. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 137 - Yams

Country coverage:

Puerto Rico

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Puerto Rico
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
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4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
12. Exports and Growth, by Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
14. Production Volume and Growth
15. Yield and Growth
16. Exports and Growth
17. Export Prices and Growth
18. Market Size and Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports and Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
24. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024